Problem formulation as a purposive activity
Strategic Management JournalPublished 1 May 1986
Roger J. Volkema
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A framework for understanding the multiple purposes that problem statements can serve during the formulation phase of strategic planning is presented and Variables that can help to identify dysfunctional purposes are discussed.
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Abstract This paper presents a framework for understanding the multiple purposes that problem statements can serve during the formulation phase of strategic planning. Both functional and dysfunctional purposes exist. Variables that can help to identify dysfunctional purposes are discussed.
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